Market Update: BOI Reports, Interest Rates, and More [E160]

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

This week on Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA with Paar Melis and Associates, breaks down the latest market news and legislative updates that directly impact auto repair shop owners. From the return of the BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) report to evolving tax policy discussions and IRS processing delays, Hunt provides a no-nonsense analysis of what’s happening and how it could affect your business.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

✔️ The BOI Report is back—what it is, why it matters, and the March 21st deadline you can’t ignore.

✔️ Trump’s tax proposals—what’s being discussed, what’s likely to pass, and what it means for your shop and your customers.

✔️ IRS struggles & refund delays—why tax processing is slower than ever and what to expect if you’re waiting on an Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) refund.

✔️ Interest rates & the economy—why rates aren’t moving much (yet), and what this means for your financial strategy in 2025.

✔️ The state of small businesses & consumer spending—how last year’s trends impact this year’s outlook, and why customer financial health affects your shop’s profitability.

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Thanks to our partner, NAPA TRACS

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Thanks to our partner, Promotive

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Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair

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• Wrenches to Write-Offs
• Your Perfect Shop 

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